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INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY LITERACY STANDARDS FOR THE 21ST
CENTURY STUDENT
Mary Mehsikomer, Network Coordinator
NW-LINKS/Region 1August 2010
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AGENDA
Who I am and why I am here What is information and technology literacy?Who is the 21st Century Student?Where are the standards and what influences
them? Why are they important?Discussion/Questions Resources and Further Reading
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CONTEXT
What is information and technology literacy? The ability to find, interpret, and use information
effectivelyThe ability to develop questions, identify problems,
find solutions, and generate new ideasThe understanding that information is presented in
different media formats and how to validate information validity
The understanding of how the research process is a continuous cycle that plays a role in both academic and daily life
The ability to use technology tools to find, interpret and use information for communication, collaboration, and learning
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Who is the 21st century student?Born 1990 or after Grew up with rapidly changing technology
(new devices do not phase them)Experienced with multi-media, online
applicationsMulti-tasking maniac Very comfortable with virtual relationships Different brains View the world first-hand and in the moment
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How do 21st century students want to be educated? From Teaching Digital Natives, Marc Prensky, 2010
They do not want to be lectured They want to be respected, trusted, and to have their opinions
valuedThey want to learn about their passions and interestsThey want to create and use up-to-date tools to createThey want to work and collaborate with their peers They want to make decisions and share control of their
learningThey want to connect with peers to express their opinions and
share their views both within and outside of their communityThey want to cooperate and compete with each otherThey want relevant education, but more importantly, want
their education to be REAL
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What do they need?To learn balance To learn how to multi-task effectivelyTo learn when single-tasking is important and
how to do it To build content knowledge (despite the fact
they can Google everything)To be discerning, ethical users of informationUnderstanding – there is a greater
“generation gap” than ever before
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Ponder this… From Understanding the Digital Generation by Ian Jukes, Ted McCain, Lee Crocket, 2010
How has YOUR world changed in the past 30 years?
What technology do you use today that you didn’t have 20 years ago or even 10 years ago?
How many of those new technologies can you now carry with you?
How has the digital landscape impacted you, your family, your community, and your workplace?
What characteristics of 21st century students do you see in your schools?
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National21ST Century Skills Partnership
http://www.p21.org/
Integrated model of “soft skills” and core subjects
Emphasize core subjectsEmphasize learning skills – teach kids “how”
to learnUse 21st century tools (technology) to develop
learning skillsTeach and learn in a 21st century context –
real world, relevant Use 21st century assessments that measure
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Example: Old (1998) ISTE vs. New ISTE (2007)
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“OLD” ISTE 1998 ISTE-NETS Standards for Students
Basic technology operations and concepts Social ethical, and human issuesTechnology productivity tools Technology communications toolsTechnology research toolsTechnology problem-solving and decision-
making tools
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“NEW” REFRESHED ISTEhttp://www.iste.org
2007 ISTE Standards for Students Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Research and Information FluencyCritical Thinking, Problem Solving and
Decision Making Digital CitizenshipTechnology Operations and Concepts
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ISTE for TeachersFacilitate and Inspire Student Learning and
CreativityDesign and Develop Digital Age Learning
Experiences and AssessmentsModel Digital-Age Work and LearningPromote and Model Digital Citizenship and
ResponsibilityEngage in Professional Growth and
Leadership
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ISTE for AdministratorsVisionary Leadership Digital-Age Learning CultureExcellence in Professional Practice Systemic Improvement Digital Citizenship
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MINNESOTAMinnesota Laws of 2006 – Chapter 263 “The commissioner of education must revise
and appropriately embed technology and information literacy standards consistent with recommendations from school media specialists into the state’s academic standards and graduation requirements…”
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How are standards committees embedding information and technology literacy?
Practical approach to embed information and technology literacy within content areas
Bring practicing school library media specialists in to help
Once the basic draft standards are established – find the place for the “hooks”
Content experts may have additional suggestions
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Issues and concerns with this approach?Standards committees are challenged in doing this
effectively What about content areas in which it is difficult to
find the “hooks”How are teachers going to learn how to teach the
skillsWhat about the wide range of access to technology
tools that exists in our schools How will these skills be assessed? Information literacy competes with other
benchmarks included – college readiness and reading
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2009 MEMO Standards for Information & Technology Literacyhttp://memotech.ning.com/group/informationtechnologyliteracystandards
Four strands Inquiry and Research Expanding LiteraciesTechnology Use and Concepts Ethical Participation in a Global Society
Modeled on format of state academic standards
Based on 2007 ISTE, 2009 AASL, and 21st Century Skills Partnership Framework
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School Districts Adopt and/or adapt a set of information
technology literacy standards that works for your curriculum
Figure out if your school is better positioned to embed or teach separately or both
Bring the information and technology literacy standards to the table each time curriculum is revised
Involve your school media specialists Assess technology access and plan
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Why is information and technology literacy important?Incorporates skills students need to succeed
academically, professionally and personally Businesses tell us students come to them
without these skills Higher education institutions tell us the sameStudents spending time and money to build
these skills in remediation We are in a global economy where innovation
is what will keep us competitive
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Resources and Additional ReadingMEMO 2009 Information & Technology
Standardswww.memotech.ning.com/group/informationtechnologyliteracystandards
ISTE Standards www.iste.org
Partnership for 21st Century Skills www.p21.org/
21st Century Skills: Learning for Life in Our TimesBernie Trilling and Charles Fadel
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Resources and AdditionalReading (continued)Understanding the Digital Generation:
Teaching and Learning in the New Digital Landscapewww.21stcenturyfluency.comIan Jukes, Ted McCain, Lee Crockett
2o1o, Corwin Press
Teaching Digital Natives: Partnering for Real LearningMarc Prensky
2010, Corwin Press
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Thank you! Mary MehsikomerNetwork Coordinator NW-LINKS/Region 1(218) 284-3117www.region1.k12.mn.us/[email protected]://edtechandbeyond.wikispaces.com/
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